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Financial Model Innovation Could Surprise the Venture Industry in 5 Years, Says Mike MaplesFloodgate's Maples claims financial innovation could have a democratizing effect on the business in the next five years, but says details are hard to anticipate. “I just wish I knew what it was right now."
- With Quick Returns, Bullpen Capital Looks to Raise Up to $50 Million
Bullpen Capital, a young, Sand Hill Road firm comprised of three former operators, is looking to raise between $35 million and $50 million for its second fund, says cofounder Duncan Davidson.There's some reason to think it may get it.
- Pantheon Launches, Backed by First Round, Floodgate
Pantheon, a San Francisco-based startup backed by seed financing from Baseline Capital, First Round Capital and Floodgate Capital, has launched its service, a cloud model for the creation and management of corporate websites.
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M&A Bankers are lookin’ for some action http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/22/us-deals-idUSTRE78L7A820110922 Up the Food Chain: Goldman http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2011/09/22/goldman-names-new-head-of-europe-and-asia-pacific-mergers/ names new Asia Pacific M&A heads Fred Wilson: What to do after the hype wears off http://www.avc.com/a_vc/2011/09/after-the-hype.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AVc+%28A+VC%29 EA is Ready to take on Zynga http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/22/ea-ceo-riccitiello-were-taking-dead-aim-at-zynga/ She’s Not Getting It: Michelle Bachmann is now looking to eliminate tax. http://gawker.com/5843128/michele-bachmann-calls-for-zero-taxes-at-gop-debate Hm.
- Online Ride Sharing Service Zimride Inks $6M
Zimride has raised $6 million for its online ride-sharing service. Mayfield Fund led the Series A round, with participation from seed backers FLOODGATE and K9 ventures. Zimride allows drivers to sell the empty seats in their car to passengers who need a ride. The company launched in 2007.